POLITSC 1100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Twin Rivers Unified School District, American Civil Liberties Union, Estelle Griswold

• School: Ohio State University
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POLITSC 1100
• Professor: John Wright

Document Summary

Separationists believe that there should be a strict wall between church and state. Accommodationists believe that as long as the state does not favor one religion over another, it can generally pass laws that support religion. Charged with violating the morrill anti-bigamy act, reynolds argued that it was his religious duty to marry multiple women. New york state board of regents composed a prayer to be recited in the classroom at the beginning of the school day. Almighty god, we acknowledge our dependence upon thee, and we beg thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers, and our country. Supreme court ruled that prescribing a prayer for school children violates the. Establishment clause, even though defendants argued that students were not asked to respect any speci c established religion and that it was voluntary. The court held that the prayer promoted a family of religions those that recognize.